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Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2014

Brigada Eskwela Umarangkada. Yearly. Vice Mayor Eric Africa Gamit sa Eskwela. Notebooks and other school materials
commits himself in providing materials such as garbage bins, were distributed to grade school students in levels 1-3 in
paint, pails, brooms of different sizes, detergent, disinfectant, support to government’s drive in encouraging massive
and now even sacks of pancit bihon to all 82 elementary and student enrolment.
high schools in support of Brigada Eskwela.

Ayuda sa Barangay. VM Eric makes available and delivers
barangay requests which includes uniforms, construction
materials, basketball fiberboards, office tables, computers,
medical equipment, etc.
He also made sure that every individual could access the In comparison, the previous Sangguniang Panlungsod
public documents for their consumption, with photocopy recorded 26 regular sessions, 5 special sessions, and 29
machine for free reproduction. no quorum sessions from July 2012 to June 2013 while the
present Sangguniang Panlungsod had 44 regular sessions, 5
Lipeños has been very responsive to the issues being special sessions with 0 no quorum sessions from July 2013
discussed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as Vice Mayor to June 2014. Further, there has been a drastic improvement
Eric Africa allows the coverage to be aired in the community in the number of resolutions and ordinances filed at present
chanelCATV6. The Vice Mayor has been open to the media to compared to the last SP performance. This shows that the
deliberate on issues and answer public queries. new Sangguniang Panlungsod headed by Vice Mayor Eric
Africa has been keen in delivering efficient and effective
legislative service.

Legislative Forum. Regular visits to different barangays to strengthen
partnership in delivering timely and relevant public service also provides
projects as requested by barangays.
Indigency Program. Aside from providing financial assistance for burial,
medical, educational, and other related concerns, he also provides
wheelchairs, nebulizers, and other medical kits and aid for those in need.

English, Math & Science Teachers Enhancement Program sponsored by
De La Salle Lipa as initiated by Vice Mayor Eric Africa. Vice Mayor Eric Africa is a constant donor and sponsor of
Blood Letting Program initiated by Philippine National Red Cross.
Katarungang Pambarangay Summit and Handbooks for Lupong
Tagapamayapa with the end view of expediting the decisions of the
Barangay justice and help reduce the number of civil cases filed in court.

Vice Mayor Eric Africa as the presiding officer during
the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

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